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Firm But Fair: Authoritative School Climate As A Predictor Of Restorative Justice Readiness, Latanya Sherrie Greer
Firm But Fair: Authoritative School Climate As A Predictor Of Restorative Justice Readiness, Latanya Sherrie Greer
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The harmful effects of exclusionary disciplinary practices, including its disproportionate impact on Black students, have led to calls for school discipline reform at both the national and state levels. Many have called for the dissolution of zero-tolerance policies and the adoption of alternative methods that can ameliorate their harmful impact. Two reform efforts that have been proffered to address this issue center on school climate and restorative justice (RJ). This study focused on narrow aspects of both: Authoritative School Climate (ASC) and restorative justice readiness (RJR). RJR is defined as the measure of beliefs aligned with foundational RJ principles and …
Perceptions About Disproportionality And Disparity Among Black Families Within The Child Welfare System, Kania Alexince Long
Perceptions About Disproportionality And Disparity Among Black Families Within The Child Welfare System, Kania Alexince Long
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The over-representation of Black children within the child welfare system has been an ongoing topic of discussion for decades across the country. The common theme, across the United States, is that Black children are entering the child welfare systems at disproportionate rates compared to their counterparts and they tend to experience disparities in outcomes including higher recidivism rates and lower reunification rates. Although many studies examine the factors that contribute to this alarming trend, the problem still exists within child welfare systems across the country. This quantitative study’s purpose was to examine the perceptions of MSW Title IV-E students related …
Cultural Competence Training From A Master Of Social Work Student’S Perspective, Wesley Williams
Cultural Competence Training From A Master Of Social Work Student’S Perspective, Wesley Williams
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The Masters in Social Work (MSW) program at California State University of San Bernardino utilizes a substantial portion of lecture hours bringing attention to areas in which racial disparities exist, as well as the negative impact that these racial disparities have on certain cultures and communities. This project focuses on the disparities involving African-American families in the public child welfare system and how cultural competence trainings may impact this overrepresentation. This research project consists of the exploration of past research relevant to this project, which pertains to cultural competence, the overrepresentation of African-American, and trainings on cultural competence. In addition, …